cichlid Senior Member Dec 2, 2006 5,084 4 38 S'pore Sep 7, 2008 #1 Hi I am just thinking, instead of buying a UWA lens, is there any cheaper alternative like adding a wide converter for my Tamron 17-50mm lens? Thank you.
Hi I am just thinking, instead of buying a UWA lens, is there any cheaper alternative like adding a wide converter for my Tamron 17-50mm lens? Thank you.
giantcanopy Senior Member Feb 11, 2007 6,220 3 38 SG Sep 7, 2008 #2 cichlid said: Hi I am just thinking, instead of buying a UWA lens, is there any cheaper alternative like adding a wide converter for my Tamron 17-50mm lens? Thank you. Click to expand... Getting a wide angle adapter will deteriorate the IQ, and introduce lots of aberrations. The other option I can think of that gives you reasonable IQ is to make a panorama out of several shots Ryan
cichlid said: Hi I am just thinking, instead of buying a UWA lens, is there any cheaper alternative like adding a wide converter for my Tamron 17-50mm lens? Thank you. Click to expand... Getting a wide angle adapter will deteriorate the IQ, and introduce lots of aberrations. The other option I can think of that gives you reasonable IQ is to make a panorama out of several shots Ryan
W wuyongzheng New Member Dec 28, 2007 49 0 0 Sep 7, 2008 #3 For me, if I want super wide, I shoot panorama. I have better control on distortion as well. It's only works for static scene of course.
For me, if I want super wide, I shoot panorama. I have better control on distortion as well. It's only works for static scene of course.
zac08 Senior Member Feb 21, 2005 11,745 0 0 East Sep 7, 2008 #4 cichlid said: Hi I am just thinking, instead of buying a UWA lens, is there any cheaper alternative like adding a wide converter for my Tamron 17-50mm lens? Thank you. Click to expand... A cheap way would be to get a wide angle manual lens... with the AF, it's so much cheaper...
cichlid said: Hi I am just thinking, instead of buying a UWA lens, is there any cheaper alternative like adding a wide converter for my Tamron 17-50mm lens? Thank you. Click to expand... A cheap way would be to get a wide angle manual lens... with the AF, it's so much cheaper...
Redsun Senior Member Nov 27, 2005 7,933 2 38 43 Singapore www.flickr.com Sep 7, 2008 #5 step backwards?
gymak90 Senior Member Jan 5, 2008 1,467 1 38 The Far North Sep 7, 2008 #6 Redsun said: step backwards? Click to expand... if you step backwards, your subjects gonna be smaller though
Redsun said: step backwards? Click to expand... if you step backwards, your subjects gonna be smaller though
catchlights Moderator Staff member Sep 27, 2004 21,843 46 48 Punggol, Singapore www.foto-u.com Sep 7, 2008 #7 wide converter won't give you sharpness from corner to corner, more over, might have distortion. rant a 12~24mm to see whether justified the purchase, you able to get a used 12~24 at a lower price.
wide converter won't give you sharpness from corner to corner, more over, might have distortion. rant a 12~24mm to see whether justified the purchase, you able to get a used 12~24 at a lower price.
H Headshotzx Senior Member Dec 14, 2007 5,886 2 38 31 Punggol Sep 7, 2008 #8 gymak90 said: if you step backwards, your subjects gonna be smaller though Click to expand... ...and it won't be with a lens that's wider?
gymak90 said: if you step backwards, your subjects gonna be smaller though Click to expand... ...and it won't be with a lens that's wider?